Action Quote by J. G. Holland

“The church belongs to Jesus—and its growth and health depend fully upon His power and our obedience to Him.”

— Paul Chappell

“we can all enjoy a well-prepared meal, but unless somebody in the house knows how to cook and something about balanced diets, we risk…

— N.T. Wright

It seems to me, and I am personally convinced, that the Church must never speak from a position of strength. [These are shocking words.]…

— Anthony of Sourozh

The bland assumption that the Church's life will continue to be fruitful so long as we go on praying and cultivating our souls, irrespective…

— Harry Blamires

As long as quick numerical growth remains the primary indicator of church health, the truth will be compromised. Instead, churches must once again begin…

— Mark Dever

The health of a church depends not merely on the creed which it professes, not even on the wisdom and holiness of a few…

— Charles Kingsley

For over forty years, in a spirit of love, members of the Church have been counseled to be thrifty and self-reliant; to avoid debt;…

— Ezra Taft Benson

The challenge is to make the church's yes to life concrete and effective. The struggle will be long, and it needs each one of…

— Pope John Paul II

If indeed this is the work of God... then it's a crisis that calls for the church to be its very best self, and…

— Gene Robinson

“A "successful" church can offer outstanding programs and ministries, but if its members are not being transformed, it is not a healthy church.”

— Kevin G. Ford

“The Church does not depend on power, social prestige, rhetorical manipulation, or human-designed programs. All it has are the Word and Sacraments, which, though…

— Gene Edward Veith Jr

There are pockets of the church that will "give up," and reap a bountiful harvest. They are going to have huge success, like the…

— John C. Maxwell